Iran Caspin makan talks about Neda

Neda Agha Soltan, killed on camera by a sniper's bullet, became the symbol of opposition to Iranian President Ahmadinejad this summer. Her boyfriend, Caspian Makan, who has just fled the country, talks to Arash Sahami and Angus Macqueen about their romance, his imprisonment after her death and his terrifying escape

Caspian Makan has been run over by the blind, careering juggernaut of history. Just five months ago his girlfriend was killed on the streets of Tehran, one of some 80 deaths reliably reported during the tumultuous demonstrations that followed the disputed presidential elections. Most victims' relatives and friends have grieved in private but Neda Agha Soltan, Caspian's girlfriend, died live on phone camera, an almost unbearable 90-second sequence that turned her into an icon. Uploaded on to the internet, within hours her face became the face of protest.

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[BasijiHunter]

dear mr. Makan, we all feel for your loss and you. Thank you for speaking out. I hope that Neda's memory will comfort you, and that you can find a way to help change this evil regime whereever you live. May peace come upon you.

[delacy2005]

i echo that sentiment . i hope caspian will get comfort . he has wonderful memories of that wonderful woman. god bless him and her family too of course

[FcukIran]

It's true Nima

[FcukIran]

He has a funny voice

[wildbloodydragon]

Khob? Chi shod? Nagoft ke siasi bud Neda.

[Hesam0000]

Sedaaye gooyandeh beh zaheresh nemikhoreh. Adam montazere korehii sohbat koneh!

Neda ro sniper nakosht, police tazahoraat kosht az sare koocheh. Filmesh va esme ghatel hamehja hast.